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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,320.97, 36,492.80 and 23,927.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,320.97, 36,492.80 and 23,927.85 is: 35,902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,320.97 : 36,492.80 = 23,927.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,320.97/36,492.80 = 23,927.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,320.97x = 36,492.80 × 23,927.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,320.97x = 873,194,124.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,194,124.84/24,320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,902.93

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